Just because it’s legal… does that make it right? ft Nimi Edimeh

About this episode

This episode explores the tension between legality and morality in Nigeria with corporate lawyer Nimi Edimeh.

What happens when the law allows something… but morality questions it? In this episode of Beyond The Base , we sit down with Nimi Edimeh — a corporate commercial lawyer and event host popularly known as “the social lawyer” — to unpack the tension between law, power, and justice in Nigeria . We talk about: What corporate commercial lawyers actually do Why the legal profession is deeply conservative Whether lawyers are allowed to have side hustles The real meaning of justice in law (and the Latin principles behind it) Presidential pardons in Nigeria — legal power vs moral responsibility Why Nigerian leaders often act only when issues become PR crises This episode is honest, reflective, and necessary, especially in a time when legality and morality are no longer synonymous. Plus, we end on a lighter note with the Snack Challenge with Munchit 🍿 🎧 Listen, reflect, and tell us what you think. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this conversation resonates with you.

People in this episode

Guest: Nimi Edimeh

Topics covered

• law
• morality
• justice
• Nigeria
• corporate law

Keywords

• legal profession
• justice
• presidential pardons
• social lawyer
• PR crises

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Munchit

Places: Nigeria

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